Zebra ZT420 Industrial Printer 300 dpi, 6.6" print width, 12.01 in/s, Cutter, Direct thermal/Thermal transfer

The Zebra ZT420 RFID Label Printer is an industrial-grade thermal printer engineered for high-volume label and RFID encoding tasks across manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and retail environments. Combining rugged metal construction with UHF RAIN RFID support, the ZT420 series delivers consistent barcode and RFID tag output to improve traceability and automated workflows. Available in thermal transfer and direct thermal configurations with 203 dpi and optional 300 dpi resolutions, it supports wide-format printing (up to 6.6 in / 168 mm) and high throughput to keep operations moving. Flexible connectivity, intuitive operator controls, and a side-loading media path with optional peel, rewind and cutter options simplify integration and daily use in demanding B2B deployments.

Key Features

• RFID capability: Integrated UHF RAIN RFID support and EPC Gen2 V2 protocol compatibility enable encoded tag printing for asset tracking and automated inventory workflows.
• Rugged industrial design: All-metal frame and metal doors with transparent viewing windows provide durability and long service life in harsh production environments.
• Flexible printing modes and quality: Supports thermal transfer and direct thermal methods with standard 203 dpi and optional 300 dpi for sharp barcodes, text and graphics.
• Broad connectivity: Multiple standard and optional interfaces (Ethernet, USB, Serial, Bluetooth, NFC, optional dual-band Wi‑Fi and additional ports) simplify system integration.
• Efficient media handling: Side-loading supplies path with options for peel, rewinder, cutter and label catch tray streamlines media changes and finishing.
• Performance and serviceability: High-speed printing (up to 12.01 in/s / 305 mm/s), long ribbon capacity and accessible components reduce downtime and improve throughput.

Specifications

• Brand: Zebra
• Product Reference: Zebra ZT420 RFID Label Printer
• Print Method: Thermal Transfer; Direct Thermal
• Print Resolution: 203 dpi (standard); optional 300 dpi
• Maximum Print Width: Up to 6.6 in (168 mm)
• Maximum Print Speed: Up to 12.01 in/s (305 mm/s)
• Connectivity: USB 2.0 High Speed, USB Host, Serial RS-232, Ethernet 10/100, Bluetooth (2.1 standard; 4.1 optional), NFC; optional dual‑band 802.11ac and additional interface options
• RFID Supported Protocols: UHF EPC Gen 2 V2; ISO/IEC 18000-63; RAIN RFID
• Media Handling Options: Peel, Rewinder, Full Rewind, Cutter (model dependent)
• Ribbon Standard Length: 450 m
• Printhead Type: E3 Element (thin film) Energy Equalizer printhead
• User Interface: Multiline graphical backlit LCD with keypad; two-color status LEDs
• Memory (RAM / Flash): 256 MB RAM; 512 MB Flash
• Construction Material: Metal frame and metal doors with transparent viewing window
• Media Sensors: Transmissive and reflective
• Supported Media Width Range: 51–178 mm
• Supported Ribbon Width Range: 51–110 mm
• Maximum Media Roll Outer Diameter: 203 mm
• Media Roll Core Inner Diameter: 76 mm
• Supported Media Thickness Range: 0.058–0.25 mm
• Physical Dimensions (W x H x D): 13.25 x 12.75 x 19.50 in
• Weight: 40 lb
• Printer Programming Languages: ZPL, EPL, EZPL (model dependent)
• ENERGY STAR Certified: Yes